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Nonnenstein Observation Tower – Mittelland Canal Pathway loop from Bad Essen

Nonnenstein Observation Tower – Mittelland Canal Pathway loop from Bad Essen

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Nonnenstein Observation Tower – Mittelland Canal Pathway loop from Bad Essen

03:03

50.6km

500m

Gravel riding

Hard gravel ride. Very good fitness required. You may need to push your bike for some segments of this route. The starting point of the route is right next to a parking lot.

Last updated: March 26, 2026

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Includes a segment in which cycling is not permitted

After 24.4 km for 144 m

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10.6 km

Barkhausen Dinosaur Tracks

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You just pass some dinosaur replicas and follow the way up. Also for children no problem. Above you stand in front of the huge tracks and can study some boards.
The place is outside and does not cost entry.

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17.3 km

View from Nonnenstein Tower

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It's easy to roll there

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17.4 km

Nonnenstein and the Bismarck Column

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The Bismarck Tower on the Nonnenstein is not a tower in the true sense of the word, but a Bismarck fire column. This is part of the monument cult after …

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17.4 km

Nonnenstein Observation Tower

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Especially recommended in the early morning hours :)

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17.5 km

Bismarck Fire Column

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Very nice place to take a rest.

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40.2 km

Mittelland Canal

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The Mittelland Canal is the longest artificial waterway in Germany. There are beautiful pedestrian and cycle paths along the canal.

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44.6 km

Mittelland Canal Pathway

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You can drive comfortably along the Mittelland Canal and visit sights ... e.g. Gut Benkhausen 😃.

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45.0 km

Path Along the Mittelland Canal

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The gravel path here runs directly along the Mittelland Canal. Thanks to the flat and straight route, you can let your gaze wander for a little longer.

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50.6 km

End point

Parking

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

21.6 km

18.3 km

5.53 km

3.69 km

1.35 km

218 m

Surfaces

21.0 km

12.8 km

9.70 km

6.76 km

267 m

202 m

Elevation

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Highest point (260 m)

Lowest point (50 m)

Weather

Monday 18 May

17°C

4°C

39 %

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Nonnenstein Observation Tower – Mittelland Canal Pathway loop from Bad Essen

Barkhausen Dinosaur Tracks

View from Nonnenstein Tower

Nonnenstein and the Bismarck Column

Nonnenstein Observation Tower

Bismarck Fire Column

Mittelland Canal

Mittelland Canal Pathway

Path Along the Mittelland Canal

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